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heroes

NOUN

submarine sandwich

Synonyms

STRONG

grinder hoagie sub submarine torpedo

NOUN

brave person; champion

Synonyms

WEAK

ace adventurer celebrity combatant conqueror daredevil demigod diva exemplar gallant god goddess great person heavy ideal idol lead leading person lion martyr model paladin person of the hour popular figure prima donna principal protagonist saint star superstar tin god victor worthy

Example Sentences

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Unlike some of the past Knicks heroes, from Walt Frazier to Charles Oakley to Latrell Sprewell, these Knicks do not boast larger-than-life personalities.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

His role models were the spy heroes of popular Soviet TV series and movies.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“We are very lucky that we get to tell stories about heroes going and saving the world, and it makes it very special to be here with people that are saving this city,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Occasionally the heroes “rejoice in the delight of Ares’ battle,” but far oftener in having escaped “the fury of the ruthless god.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton